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University of Delaware Research Online Magazine

ONLINE MAGAZINE VOL 8 • NO 1

University of Delaware Research Online Magazine

ONLINE MAGAZINE

UD Research Magazine Vol 7 No 1
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The University of Delaware Research magazine, a free publication issued twice a year, showcases the discoveries, inventions and excellence of the University’s faculty, staff and students. UD is classified nationally as a “research university with very high activity.” We’re proud to show you why!

FEATURES

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A disruptor prevents things from proceeding as usual. But that’s not always bad. In research and education, we’re always turning ideas and methods on their ear in the quest to learn something new…
The Baltimore Collection

The Baltimore Collection

UD students bring a photo collection out of the shadows, probing issues of justice and preservation along the way.
Disruptors

How UD is sparking new ideas to solve today's problems

This issue puts a new face on the idea of disruption, highlighting innovative ways our researchers are tackling problems. Learn about their work and what drives them.
Art In Science

A glimpse into UD discoveries

Now in its fourth year, this annual exhibit offers a captivating glimpse into a vast world of discovery at the University of Delaware.
Innovation in Motion

Innovation in motion

UD researchers partner with Reebok to build a “smart” sports bra — a sports bra engineered to actually do its job!
Bright Star

Bright Star

UD’s Science, Technology and Advanced Research (STAR) Campus is shining ever brighter with the nationally recognized Tower at STAR.

FEATURES

We interrupt this message...

A disruptor prevents things from proceeding as usual. But that’s not always bad. In research and education, we’re always turning ideas and methods on their ear in the quest to learn something new…
The Baltimore Collection

The Baltimore Collection

UD students bring a photo collection out of the shadows, probing issues of justice and preservation along the way.
Disruptors

How UD is sparking new ideas to solve today's problems

This issue puts a new face on the idea of disruption, highlighting innovative ways our researchers are tackling problems. Learn about their work and what drives them.
Art In Science

A glimpse into UD discoveries

Now in its fourth year, this annual exhibit offers a captivating glimpse into a vast world of discovery at the University of Delaware.
Innovation in Motion

Innovation in motion

UD researchers partner with Reebok to build a “smart” sports bra — a sports bra engineered to actually do its job!
Bright Star

Bright Star

UD’s Science, Technology and Advanced Research (STAR) Campus is shining ever brighter with the nationally recognized Tower at STAR.

ISSUE HIGHLIGHTS & MORE

Test Your Knowledge Innovation
As a growing research institution, the University of Delaware is a place where you’ll find new ideas constantly sparking solutions to challenges once deemed impossible.The wonder of innovation is all around us, but what do you really know about it? Try your hand at these questions.

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From advancing the production of life-saving medicines to preserving treasures of world heritage, the University of Delaware is making research discoveries that matter— here at home and around the globe.

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INNOVATION IN MOTION

When a Reebok apparel designer learned about the near-magical properties of Shear Thickening Fluid, developed at the University of Delaware, she wondered if it might solve a problem female athletes have endured forever.

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RESEARCH MATTERS

Research is the lifeblood of the University of Delaware, where our researchers are making a real impact in our state, our nation and around the world. Meet a few of them as they share the focus of their work which range from the depths of the ocean to outer space.

MORE STORIES

From the Vice President for Research, Scholarship and Innovation

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News Briefs

• Water, public health research ramps up
• Training ethical hackers
• The ‘dreaded’ group project
• Mittens from 1909 expedition conserved

Honors

• Federica Bianco: ‘Fighting astrophysicist’ named TED Fellow
• Valerie Earnshaw: Earnshaw lauded nationally for stigma research
• Kara Ellerby: Policy expert earns top book award
• Ramona Neunuebel: Neunuebel wins NSF Career Award
• Bailey Weatherbee: UD senior awarded distinguished Gates Cambridge Scholarship
• Yushan Yan: Yan inducted as Fellow of National Academy of Inventors

The Baltimore Collection

UD students bring a photo collection out of the shadows, probing issues of justice and preservation along the way….
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Disruptors

As a research university on the leading edge, UD has a multitude of creative thinkers and doers. Meet a few of them:
• Harsh Bais, Yan Jin and Kali Kniel: Harnessing beneficial microbes
• Anjana Bhat: Moving forward with autism
• Monica A. Coleman: Making our way
• Jason Gleghorn: Cracking a cell’s secret code
• Allison Karpyn: Defending equal access to food
• Wendy Smith: Probing the power of paradox
• Art Trembanis, Mark Moline and Matt Oliver: Expanding our world view
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Art in Science

Now in its fourth year, this annual exhibit offers a captivating glimpse into a vast world of discovery at the University of Delaware.
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Innovation in Motion

It is well established that amazing things sometimes happen in laboratories and other research spaces. But no one ever predicted that a University of Delaware collaboration could accomplish what many believed was just plain impossible…..

Bright Star

When opportunity knocks, as it is knocking now at UD’s Science, Technology and Advanced Research (STAR) Campus—a designated Opportunity Zone for investment—you want great ideas, strong partnerships and skillful leadership to make the most of it…..
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Test Your Knowledge: Innovation

As a growing research institution, the University of Delaware is a place where you’ll find new ideas constantly sparking solutions to challenges once deemed impossible. The wonder of innovation is all around us, but what do you really know about it? Try your hand at these questions.

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Physics students Millie Dill and Jarrod Bieber of #UDel’s Eclipse Chasers team were on The Green today, testing instruments in prep for their team’s trip to the April 8 total eclipse.

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Congratulations to #UDel faculty members Kyle Davis and Kenneth Shores, who have been named 2023 Mangone Young Scholars! The awards recognize promising, accomplished young faculty. https://ow.ly/bHPh50QubWK @udcehd @udceoe

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New research from @UDelaware researchers found lettuce grown in simulated microgravity were more prone to infections from Salmonella than plants on Earth.

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CONTRIBUTORS

Charles Riordan
Charles G. Riordan

VP for Research, Scholarship and Innovation

Tracey Bryant
Tracey Bryant

Editor: Office of Communications and Marketing

Beth Miller
Beth Miller

Office of Communications and Marketing

Karen Roberts
Karen Roberts

Office of Communications and Marketing

Julie Stewart
Julie Stewart

College of
Engineering

Dena Hillison
Dena Hillison

Lerner College of
Business and Economics

Charles Riordan
Charles G. Riordan

VP for Research, Scholarship and Innovation

Tracey Bryant
Tracey Bryant

Editor: Office of Communications and Marketing

Beth Miller
Beth Miller

Office of Communications and Marketing

Karen Roberts
Karen Roberts

Office of Communications and Marketing

Julie Stewart
Julie Stewart

College of
Engineering

Dena Hillison
Dena Hillison

Lerner College of
Business and Economics

CONTACT

Tracey Bryant
Senior Director, Research Communications
Email: tbryant@UDel.Edu

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